This data point measures the total direct methane (CH₄) emissions from industrial processes only during the reporting year, expressed in metric tonnes (t). Methane is a potent greenhouse gas, and in this context, emissions result from process-related activities — not from fuel combustion in stationary or mobile sources.
Examples include methane released during chemical production, waste processing, or certain metallurgical processes. This is reported separately from CH₄ emissions from combustion, which are covered in other data points.
What to include:
CH₄ emissions from industrial processes only, such as:
Petrochemical production
Certain mineral processing activities
Waste treatment processes under direct company control
Metallurgical operations where methane is a byproduct
Only emissions from owned or controlled facilities
Measured directly or calculated from process activity data × recognised emission factors
What not to include:
CH₄ from stationary combustion of fuels (boilers, generators)
CH₄ from mobile combustion (company vehicles, machinery)
CH₄ from agricultural activities not part of industrial processes
Fugitive emissions from pipelines or storage tanks (reported separately if applicable)
Estimation Methodology:
If full-year process emission data is unavailable:
Gather actual monitored data for available months
Calculate the monthly average
Multiply by the number of missing months
Apply process-specific emission factors if data is in terms of production volumes
Clearly note the estimated portion in your records